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Patent GB-2321268-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle window corner sealing and guiding arrangement
Inventor: BAUMANN MICHAEL
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: A window frame carried on the door of a vehicle is in the form of an aluminium extrusion 20 having a smooth bend 22 in the region where the top of the frame meets the corner between the "B" pillar of the vehicle and the vehicle roof. The window glass (not shown) has a sharp angle matching this corner. The aluminium extrusion 20 carries a flange 26 and is formed with a channel 24 by means of which a window sealing and guiding strip assembly can be secured to the frame. The sealing and guiding strip assembly comprises a moulded part incorporating a separate metal corner piece 80 and defining a window glass receiving channel. This has clips which fit in the channel 24 on the aluminium extrusion. The moulded part is concealed beneath extruded strip parts which have had the flange engaging and window glass receiving portions cut away along line 115 in the corner region. The strips meet at a mitre join 116 at the sharp corner and extend away from the corner piece with the extruded window glass receiving channels matching the channel 100 in the moulded part.
Patent GB-2321632-A (GB)
Title: Two-component packaged food products; closure caps
Inventor: HAZELL NICHOLAS JOHN GERARD
IPC: B65D41/00
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: The invention provides a two-component packaged food product comprising: a container (1) having substantially rigid walls (2) and an opening (3) for filling and emptying the container; a first food component (4) filling a first part of the container (1); a second food component (5) different from the first food component (4) filling a second part of the container separate from the first part, but with the second food component directly contacting the first food component; and a closure (7) secured to the opening of the container (1), characterised in that there is substantially no head space inside the container (1) between the container and closure and the first and second food components, whereby mixing of the food components when the container is agitated is reduced. Closure cap (7) has a compressible base portion (10), or an expansion chamber therein (12, Figure 3), to accommodate thermal expansion. Zero head space may be achieved by filling a head space with a semi-solid foam.
Patent GB-2321753-A (GB)
Title: Metering system
Inventor: LEWIS WILLIAM MARK
IPC: G07F15/04
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A commodity metering system includes a pre-payment unit 1 with a slot 8 for receiving a smart card 9 loaded with a credited amount of consumption. The unit 1 also houses a switch or control valve 6. The credited amount of consumption is transmitted from the unit 1 via a communications link 2 to a meter 3. The credited amount is stored in the meter 3. The meter measures the consumption of the commodity and when the credited amount has been consumed transmits an alarm signal via the link 2 to the prepayment unit 1 which activates the switch or valve 6 to stop the flow of the commodity to the consumer. Thus for the purpose of activating the switch or valve 6, the credit amount is transmitted once to the meter 3, and the alarm signal is transmitted once to the prepayment unit 1. Thus there is avoided the need to continuously transmit consumption data from the meter 3 to the unit 1.
Patent GB-2313586-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of articles such as confectionery
Inventor: MACPHERSON EWAN ANGUS
IPC: B65D85/60
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: A packaging assembly for delicate articles such as chocolate Easter eggs comprises a first, relatively rigid, packaging member, which may be comprised of two or more packaging member portions (6), and is provided with a recessed surface contoured to correspond to at least a portion of the article (10) to be enclosed in a chamber defined by the recessed surface. The packaging member is arranged so that exterior peripheral surfaces (14) define a box-like shape which when received within the second packaging member (26) which comprises a flexible envelope or bag causes the latter to acquire the box-like shape. Both packaging members may be transparent or substantially so, and the envelope or bag (26) may be partially printed as desired. The rigid packaging member may comprise two portions (6) joined by a hinged panel portion (20).
Patent GB-2319477-A (GB)
Title: Animal treatment apparatus
Inventor: MARR DAVID
IPC: A61D11/00
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: An animal treatment apparatus comprises a container (47) for containing water, a nozzle (35) for aiming the water at an injured area of an animal's body, attachment means for attachment of the nozzle (35) to the animal's body so that the nozzle (35) can remain correctly aligned even if the animal moves, conveying means (45, 31) for conveying the water from the container (47) to the nozzle (35), collecting means (3) for collecting the water after it has been sprayed on to the animal's body and return means (15) for returning the water thus collected to the container (47). The water may be cooled or heated.
Patent GB-2318941-A (GB)
Title: Radio hologram image reconstruction using fast fourier transforms
Inventor: KITAYOSHI HITOSHI
IPC: G01R13/40
Filed: 1997-10-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a method of numerically reconstructing a radio hologram using fast Fourier transforms (FFTs) which involve fewer computations. Hologram measurement data V(R) is multiplied by a weighting function (S1) and a first fast Fourier transform (FFT) is performed on the result (S2). An antenna sensitivity inverse matrix is multiplied by an inverse propagation function (S4) for each segment of a segmented hologram reconstruction region, the result multiplied by a weighting function (S5), and a second FFT carried out (S6). The two FFT outputs are multiplied and an inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) performed (S8). Compensation is performed for the weighting functions (S9, S10) and a hologram reconstructed image obtained (S12). Also disclosed is a method of radio hologram observation which is carried out at two scan surfaces using horizontally and vertically polarized antennae at each scan surface (see figure 12).
Patent GB-2315732-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-evident envelope
Inventor: MACKAY RONALD ANDERSON
IPC: B65D27/30
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: An envelope (10) defines an enclosure having an opening (17) provided with first and second tamper evident seals (20, 21), the first seal (20) being operable to close the opening (17) and, following removal of the first seal (20), the second seal (21) being operable to re-close the opening (17a). Removal is effected by cutting off the upper end of the envelope including parts 18,19,20. Parts 18,19 are separable portions on which information may be written. The envelope is formed of two PVC sheets 12 (opaque) and 13 (transparent), the latter carrying a further pocket 22 resealable at 26. The outer surface of the envelope may bear a tamper evident pattern. Each seal 20,21 may comprise an adhesive tape with a removable cover sheet.
Patent GB-2331354-A (GB)
Title: Liquid cooling devices
Inventor: WYATT GARY DAVID
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1997-11-15
Abstract: A cooling device for a potable, and in particular, a carbonated liquid, comprising a cooling chamber (6) and cooling means (12a, 12b, 13) to retain a quantity of said liquid in the chamber in frozen condition. The chamber (6) forms part of a circuit comprising an outlet (20a), by which liquid is drawn from the chamber and pumped by pump P2 around the circuit to an inlet conduit (20b) said circuit including a dispensing head by which liquid may be drawn therefrom, as desired. The cooling device may also include an ice probe (22), and a water level probe (24). Fresh uncooled liquid initially flows downwardly within the central area of the chamber, and then upwardly in contact with the wall of ice located on the inside of inner wall (8).
Patent GB-2318429-A (GB)
Title: Device for switching control of vehicle accessories between vehicle control stations
Inventor: FRIGON RICHARD J
IPC: B60R16/03
Filed: 1996-08-01
Abstract: The device has an output connector 24 connected to a discrete vehicle accessory 32 a windscreen washer, input controls 12a, 12b each including a windscreen washer control switch 18a, 18b located at control stations 10a, 10b and a gating means 16 connected between the input controls 12a, 12b and the output connector 24. When one of the control switches is activated, the gating means connects the control inputs of the corresponding control station to the output connector and disconnects all other control stations. Because of delay means 30, when a control switch is continuously activated for a predetermined duration of time, control is transferred to the corresponding control station and windscreen washer 32 driven by the control switch is activated.
Patent GB-2322049-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Tags
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW NICHOLAS
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 1996-04-03
Abstract: A magnetic marker or tag comprises a substrate carrying a plurality of discrete magnetically active regions disposed in one or more linear arrays. The magnetically active regions are formed of a thin film or spin-melt material having a preferential axis of magnetisation, and the preferential axis of magnetisation is aligned within the (or each) linear array.
Patent GB-2318803-A (GB)
Title: Improved hardfacing composition for earth-boring bits.
Inventor: OVERSTREET JAMES L
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 1995-11-03
Abstract: An earth-boring bit hardfacing composition comprises in pre-application ratios 41-49% by weight spherical sintered carbide pellets; 8-12.8% by weight spherical cast carbide pellets; 8-12.8% by weight crushed sintered carbide particles; and a balance of the composition matrix metal.
Patent GB-2324871-A (GB)
Title: Lateral stability indicator
Inventor: HANDY NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: E02F9/26
Filed: 1998-02-10
Abstract: A system that continually indicates the lateral (side to side), not longitudinal (for and aft) stability of a rough terrain materials hander or similar agricultural/industrial vehicle. The system can recognise the change in the position of the centre of gravity as the boom geometry and boom loadings alter. The degree of lateral stability of the materials handler is continually displayed on an audio visual display unit which is mounted in the vehicle's cab. This display unit has LED's which progresses from green, through amber to red. When the vehicle reaches it lateral safe working limit (a sensible percentage of the total maximum) the red LED's illuminate and the alarm sounds. The materials handler can always be used to its maximum lateral angle as the system can detect the shift in the position of the centre of gravity of the materials handler.
Patent GB-2322214-A (GB)
Title: Remote control adapter
Inventor: SINGH STEVEN SEVAK
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: A remote control adapter (1) for connecting an electrical device (3) to an electrical supply (2) includes a remote control circuit (7) which is mounted on a substrate fitted within a housing (5) which forms part of the adapter body and which extends about a longitudinal axis of the adapter body so that the substrate is wrapped at least partly around the longitudinal axis. The remote control adapter (1) is provided for fitting in-line between an electrical power supply (2) and an electrical device (3) so that a number of functions of the device can be controlled or triggered remotely. The remote control circuit (7) is located within the adapter body (5) to minimise the overall size of the adapter, which is important for applications where the visual impact of the adapter is significant to the customer.
Patent GB-2334969-A (GB)
Title: Removing coatings from scrap metal
Inventor: COSGROVE MARTIN
IPC: C09D9/00
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: The process comprises treating coated metal such as steel with an acidic de-coating solution comprising ferrous ions (Fe<SP>2+</SP>) and an amine based pickling inhibitor. The coating may be metallic (e.g. tin, zinc, aluminium, lead or chromium) or organic (e.g. a polyester). The de-coating solution ideally comprises waste pickle liquor from a steel manufacturing process and contains 1-4 % (w/v) hydrochloric acid, 10-25 % (w/v) iron II chloride and less than 0.05 % (w/v) amine based pickling inhibitor. Apparatus suitable for performing the process comprises a vessel for containing the solution in which scrap is immersed. To assist in removal of the coating, the scrap lies between two opposing planar mesh plates, one of which is rotatable. The plates engage the scrap and rotation of the rotatable plate causes the scrap to self abrade.
Patent GB-2321605-A (GB)
Title: Nebuliser with vortex aerosol separator
Inventor: ARBORELIUS MAANS JR
IPC: A61M11/06
Filed: 1996-11-04
Abstract: When preparing aerosols for medical or technical purposes it is preferable that the aerosol contains a high concentration of small particles even at low gas flows. This demand has been satisfied by use of a primary flow (a) of compressed gas, which after impaction on a primary baffle, the plate or bar (8) forms a flow of radially expanding aerosol (b). Said aerosol flow hits a circular baffle in the form of the frustrum of a cone, the vortex separator, having a wall (9) at about 45‹ in relation to the flow (b). Said flow (b) is deflected towards the bottom of the nebuliser and by ejector effect creates a high flow (c-d), which will rotate around the wall (9). Large particles will disappear by impaction on the wall (9), by condensation with other large particles in the flow (b) and (c-d) and due to rapid changes of direction in the flow (c), while small particles in the primary flow (b) which to a large extend disappear has impaction on wall (9), follow and concentrate within the flow (c-d).
Patent GB-2334339-A (GB)
Title: Measuring current
Inventor: BUCSA MIHAI
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 1998-06-17
Abstract: An alternating current meter has a shunt resister (20) through which current to be measured is forced to pass. An isolation transformer has a primary (22) connected to opposite ends of the shunt and a secondary (26) for supplying a current, related to the current flowing in the primary, to processing circuitry (28) for providing an output signal indicative of the current induced in the secondary of the transformer.
Patent GB-2343230-A (GB)
Title: A hydroelastic engine mount having an anti-phase damping mass
Inventor: CHAUVET LUDOVIC
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A hydroelastic engine mount comprises a conically shaped hollow rubber support (10). A ring (60) provides a damping mass which externally surrounds the rubber support (10) and is resiliently attached to the support (10) by an elastic fixing element (58). The damping mass (60) thus vibrates generally in anti-phase to the resilient flexing of the support (10) and reduces the dynamic load of the engine on the vehicle body. The interior of the support (10) defines a working chamber (22) which is filled with hydraulic and is in communication with a compensation chamber (36) via a helical conduit (38) and also via a valve assembly (40). The flexing of the rubber support as well as the movement of hydraulic fluid in the conduit (38) and via the valve assembly (40) provide further damping effects.
Patent GB-988708-A (GB)
Abstract: 988,708. Automatic train control. WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE CO. Nov. 8, 1961 [Nov. 8, 1960], No. 39996/61. Heading B7H. [Also in Division G3] In an automatic train control system for a train operating to and fro over a single track which is divided into insulated track sections 1T-10T, with associated trackside locations 1-10, and provided with stopping points at locations 1, 4, 7 and 10 and in which control signals are transmitted to inductive pick-up loops at the leading end of the train via the track sections or trackway loops, means are provided for controlling the speed of the train between the stopping locations, for bringing the train to a halt at each such location, for subsequently opening the train doors and after a predetermined time closing the doors and restarting the train and after arrival at an end location restarting the train in the opposite direction in accordance with a programme schedule. Assume a train is moving westward and is in track section 3T, for this direction of movement alternating current is applied to lead 11 from which coded current at 270 cycles is applied via coding relay 270 CTR2 to the west end of track section 3T and a 270 cycle fast speed signal is induced in the train pick-up coils. On entering track section 2T this signal is changed to a 180-cycle signal applied from lead 11 via coding relay 180 CTR1 to the west end of the section and the train is controlled to a slow speed preparatory to coming to a halt at location 1. On entering track section IT the train receives no coded current and its brakes are applied to bring it to a halt with its leading end over trackway loop L1 and its rear end in section 2T. Coded current at 75 cycles applied to the loop via back contact b.c.b relay 1BSR and coding relay 75CTR1 now actuates a door opening mechanism on the train. At a programmed time determined by control unit 1ATD, contact 1ATDC picks up and via b.c.a of the track relay 1TR operates relay 1BSR which at its control d opens a stick circuit via lead 15 for a similar relay 10 BSR, operated by a programme control unit 10ATO at the other end location 10 which on release provides a stick circuit for relay 1BSR via lead 13. Release of relay 10BSR and energization of relay 1 BSR removes the A.C. supply from lead 11 feeding the coding circuit at the westward ends of the track circuits and applies an A.C. supply to lead 12 supplying the coding circuits at the east end of these circuits. Relay 1BSR or its open b.c.b removes the 75-cycle supply from loop L1 so that the doors of the train close and since the pick-up coils at the eastward end of the train (now the leading end) are in receipt of 270 cycle code from the east end of track section 2T the train accelerates to high speed in an eastward direction to location 10 being controlled to a halt in a manner similar to that described at locations 4, 7 and 10. U.S.A. Specfications 2,211,554, 2,318,048 and 2,336,766 are referred to.
Patent GB-2333700-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable waste fitting for shower tray
Inventor: DIMELOE PETER WILLIAM
IPC: E03C1/232
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: A waste fitting 15 for a shower tray 10 or similar receptacle comprises a body 16 and a control member 21. The body 16 is of tubular form and has an external screw thread 19. This thread recieves a nut 20 which engages a portion 14 of the shower tray and compresses a sealing washer 18 to establish a water-tight connection between the waste fitting and the shower tray. The screw thread 19 also provides for connection in a watertight manner to a water outlet. The control member 21 which is provided with an inlet grille arrangement (26, figure 3a). The cylindrical wall (22, figure 3b) of the control member 21 is provided with outwardly projecting helical formations (27, figure 3b) in arrangement of a multi-start crew-thread of coarse pitch. These formations cooperate with helically extending recess formations 28 in the interior of the body 16. Rotating the the control member, which is received within the body, results in the control member moving upwards or downwards relative to the body.
Patent GB-2347788-A (GB)
Title: Forming devices such as ferroelectric infra-red sensors by annealing
Inventor: DONOHUE PAUL PETER
IPC: H01L41/22
Filed: 1999-03-06
Abstract: An integrated ferroelectric device comprises a first layer E of material capable of existing in a ferroelectric state and a second layer A of material defining an integrated circuit below the first layer such as a microbridge thermal detector. The method comprises producing a pulse of energy, extending the pulse temporally using a pulse extender and illuminating the first layer with the extended pulse. The duration and wavelength and fluence of the extended pulse are selected so that the material of the first layer is annealed into a ferroelectric state without exceeding the temperature budget of the integrated circuit. By extending the temporal width of the pulse, energy is supplied at a rate which ensures a more even heating of the first layer without damaging the temperature sensitive layer over time. The device may be used in a thermal imaging camera or it may comprise a piezoelectric actuator or a ferroelectric RAM.
Patent GB-2342618-A (GB)
Title: A book cover with integral flaps to provide an envelope for posting
Inventor: INGHAM PAUL
IPC: B42F7/02
Filed: 1999-07-01
Abstract: The cover 2 to which pages are attached by stitching 8 has a cover portion 4 which includes foldable flaps 12,14,16 extending from edges thereof. Folding the flaps inwardly provides an envelope for the book. The flaps include a series of parallel folds 22,26,28. The inner fold 26 is parallel with the edge of the other cover portion 6 but spaced inwardly therefrom so that the edges of the folded flaps are protected during trimming. The middle fold 26 is perforated to enable the flaps to be removed after use. The outer fold 28 facilitates folding the flaps inwardly. The envelope is secured for posting by inserting edge 18 of flap 16 in slot 20 of the other cover portion 6.
Patent GB-2351489-A (GB)
Title: A box
Inventor: WEBB HUGH
IPC: B42F7/14
Filed: 1999-07-01
Abstract: A box, especially but not exclusively a slip case for receiving one or more books, booklets or binders, made from sheet material has a double fold (32,34) along at least one of the edges of the box adjacent to and along a fold (26) bounding a side wall (28). In this way flaps (30,38,40) defined respectively by the said folds have their free edges lying within the box interior. Retaining means (64) are provided at an end of the double fold (32,34) to hold the box erect. Flaps (24,42) which extend inwardly from a rim at an open end of the box at an angle can yield to accommodate contents of varying depth.
Patent GB-2342716-A (GB)
Title: Anti-viral agents which modulate SER/THR phosphatase activity
Inventor: CIARAMELLA GIUSEPPE
IPC: C12Q1/18
Filed: 1999-07-27
Abstract: The method comprises screening a putative anti-viral agent wherein the agent is contacted with a serine/threonine phosphatase (preferably PP1  a  ) or nucleic acid encoding the same and the activity of nucleic acid or expression product thereof is determined. The nucleic acid or EP may be the phosphatase itself, p68 or EIF2  a  . The use of modulators of Ser/Thr phosphatases as anti-viral agents which inhibit the action of a host component that interferes with activation of interferon-induced ds-RNA-activated protein kinase (PKR) in host cells is also contemplated, particularly where the modulator is- other than okadaic acid.
Patent GB-2345866-A (GB)
Title: Separating oxygen from exhaust stream
Inventor: SMITH ADAM JAMES
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: In an internal combustion engine installation, an exhaust arrangement (3) includes an exhaust gas separation membrane (22) which separates the exhaust gas from the engine (17) into an oxygen-enriched stream (23) and an oxygen depleted stream (24). The oxygen depleted stream (23) is presented to a converter (25) whereby oxides of nitrogen are diminished whilst the oxygen-enriched stream (24) may be used to supplement oxygen enriched air supplied to the engine from an inlet air separation membrane (8). A plasma generator (19) uses the nitrogen enriched air from the inlet air separation membrane to create free radicals of nitrogen to react with oxygen-rich exhaust from the engine.